The Spokane Wildfire Academic Consortium exists to support the Spokane region’s recovery from the August 2026 wildfires by coordinating interdisciplinary academic, public health, and community expertise to advance wildfire-related research, inform evidence-based decision making, support public communication, and strengthen community resilience in the wake of the Spokane wildfires.
The Consortium has two primary objectives:
- Serve as a trusted, nonpartisan convener and source of evidence-based research and guidance for communities, practitioners, and policymakers.
- Assist with the identification of priority research questions and coordination of data collection efforts.
Leadership
- Chair: Dr. Sarah Bliss Matousek, Ph.D., MPH
- Vice-Chair: Dr. Tania Busch Isaksen, Ph.D., MPH
- Vice-Chair: Dr. Brian G. Henning, Ph.D.
Contact: WildfireConsortium@gonzaga.edu
Founding members
- Gonzaga Center for Health Impact
- Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment
- University of Washington Center for Disaster Resilient Communities
Resources
Trusted, evidence-based resources will be coming soon.
Research
If you are an academic researcher considering conducting research related to the August 2026 Spokane wildfires, contact us at WildfireConsortium@gonzaga.edu.
Last updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026